Zsuzsi Orban is serving in both women's and children's ministries in her local church in Hungary, while working as the International Coordinator at the University of Pannonia.
When did you trust Christ?
I was 15 years old when I gave my life to Jesus. I was raised in a religious family in the Reformed Church and always believed in God. My conversion happened at a YMCA youth leadership conference, right after the collapse of communism. Though I always loved going to church and reading the Bible, and took my confirmation at age 13 seriously, I had this huge fear of God. I finally knew that by God's grace, my sins were forgiven.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
I was in the YMCA youth leader training programme, as well as Bible study groups. I had amazing quiet times with the Lord, and singing in the choir, praising God, was really impactful. I loved studying the Bible and theology while training to be a primary school teacher and attending Bible school. I wanted to serve God. I got baptised when I was 21, in the Calvary Chapel’s summer camp. I taught in primary schools, as well as church youth camps. I experienced some serious life challenges, but the Lord provided godly people to support me. I moved back to my home country and volunteered for ELF and the Hungarian 'Evangeliumi Forum'. I have learned that there is a God, and He hears me.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
It is a great blessing to me to join brothers and sisters within Europe as well as worldwide. Attending ELF becomes a rhythm, a source of great community, braced with empowerment and genuine fellowship in Christ. While I was in the Discipling Network, God came close to me in a very deep way. I expect that Year-Round Mentoring will continue to provide me with the skills and tools to better disciple others in simple, everyday Christian life. I would also like to gain insight from those eager to learn and discuss, to participate in God’s work globally. I am applying in obedience.
What is your ministry?
I serve as an assistant in the women’s ministry at Evangelical Church, Veszprem, occasionally leading the Bible study. I also teach primary-aged children in our Sunday school.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
At youth camp, I was a house leader as part of my field practice for college. I shared prayer group leadership throughout my secondary and college years. I shared children's ministry leadership for many years in various churches. I was a primary school teacher for five years and an English tutor for four years. I was also in retail management abroad for ten years, responsible for mobility projects, among other things.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
After volunteering at ELF for several years then participating in the Discipling Network, I am seeking to continue to improve in discipling others in everyday life, as well as participate in God’s work globally.
